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Articles 1421 through 1520 of 21907:
- Musharraf-Benazir Deal In The Offing? (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 07, 2006)
The buzz is that Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf is trying to rope in Benazir Bhutto's PPP to shore up the credibility of his regime.
- Developing Northeast The Yunnan Way (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Oct 07, 2006)
As Beijing has done with Yunnan, New Delhi should develop trade infrastructure in the Northeast and give it a stake in India's economic growth.
- Eu For Building Multipolar World (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Oct 07, 2006)
Strategic partnership with India needs more substance: Josep Borrell
- Water Supply Project To Be Launched Tomorrow (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will inaugurate the Rs.15-crore Anjarakandy drinking water supply scheme in Mahe on Sunday to meet the potable water requirement of 30, 000 people in the region. Health Minister E. Valsaraj told newsmen here on Friday . . .
- Azad Lambasts Pak For Abetting Terrorism (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Reiterating his Government’s commitment to wipe out terrorism from the State, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today regretted that despite assurances Pakistan has miserably failed to contain activities of terrorists from its land.
- Ircon Engineer Among 7 Killed In Two Mishaps (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Seven persons including an Engineer of JP Associates and Assistant Manager of IRCON were killed in two separate road accidents at Banihal and Ramban on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway today.
- Srinagar Gunbattle Ends As Both Fidayeen Killed (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
With 10 fatal casualties---5 J&K Police personnel, 2 CRPF soldiers, 2 militants and one civilian---the overnight gunbattle between militants and security forces has ended in the business hub of Budshah Chowk in this capital city this afternoon.
- Islam, Muslims And Europe (News International, Editorial, The News International, Oct 06, 2006)
As we entered the mosque of Córdoba I realised its isolation from its historical environ that once housed almost eighty thousand shops and workshops of artisans; there was nothing left of the marvellous public baths and inns which once surrounded . . .
- Un Report On Coastal Pollution (News International, Editorial, The News International, Oct 06, 2006)
It should come as no surprise really to find Pakistan as being mentioned as having one of the most polluted coastlines in the world.
- A Hundred Beats (News International, Editorial, The News International, Oct 06, 2006)
A hundred beats of the heart, my heart.
How else can I tell you the things I see and feel?
Through every closing and opening of my eyes I promise to be true and open, looking at the world at home and ahead of us so that I may show you the . . .
- It’S A Matter Of Faith At Harvard (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 06, 2006)
Harvard University, founded 370 years ago to train Puritan ministers, should again require all undergraduates to study religion, along with US history and ethics, a faculty committee is recommending.
- Special Article (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 06, 2006)
The 9/11 catastrophe has been viewed by several Muslim rulers as an elaborate conspiracy of the West against Islam.
- Mystery Letter Threatens Blast At Golden Temple (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
A letter claiming to be from Lashkar-e-Taiyyaba which threatens to blow up the Golden Temple has thrown police and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) authorities at the holy shrine into a tizzy.
- Search Behind The Screen (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 06, 2006)
Tracking the figure of the woman through the disregarded paths and by-alleys of the East India Company’s official records is a sleuthing exercise that promises few rewards.
- Rough Guide To Nuclear Sites (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Oct 06, 2006)
The Director of Publicity of the Islamic Republic of Iran, if indeed he exists, is sure doing one heck of a job.
- Keynes And Karat (Times of India, VINAY BHART-RAM, Oct 06, 2006)
If Keynes were alive today he may well have written a tract titled 'The Economic Consequences of Mr Prakash Karat'.
- South African Safari (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 06, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s successful visit to South Africa may go a long way in improving India’s relations with this largest economy in the African continent.
- Lage Raho Lalu (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 06, 2006)
Lalu Prasad Yadav has just given the folks at the Indian Institutes of Management a little more to chew on. His much-touted “turn-around” of Indian Railways has won him kudos all around, besides becoming a case study at top-flight management schools.
- Pakistan's Defence Capability Close To Matching That Of India (Times of India, KAUTILYA KUMAR, Oct 06, 2006)
It is fashionable these days to discuss soft power as a stand-alone and influential category that can further national interest. Nothing could be more wrong.
- Urban Renewal Excludes The Poor (Deccan Herald, KATHYAYINI CHAMARAJ, Oct 06, 2006)
Unfortunately, land for the urban poor is not mandatory under JNNURM.
- Everyone Is In The Line Of Fire (News International, Rahimullah Yusufzai, Oct 06, 2006)
It is becoming impossible to ignore President General Pervez Musharraf's autobiography, In the Line of Fire.
- Temple Closed After `Entry' Of Security Guard Into Sanctum (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
To be reopened today morning after performance of `prayaschitta homam'
- Devotees Throng Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Hundreds of devotees thronged the Tallakulam Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple to witness the float festival here on Thursday.
- Death Stared Them In The Face (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Employees of the State Bank of India branch in Dashnami Akhara building here can't believe they are still alive.
- Taj For Sale (Times of India, SHUBHRANGSHU ROY, Oct 06, 2006)
There we go again. Cash-strapped ASI looks for private aid. Point is, who on earth has the cash to spare for a Jurassic park that goes for the Archaeological Survey.
- Mlas Against Entertainment Centre At Old Gmc Land (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Want GMC land to be allotted to Hyderabad Collectorate
- Past Perfect (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Shikara Shinaganapracha Shambhu Mahadeva, which traces Shivaji's origins, is presented in an abridged version in Kannada
- Women's Reservation Bill Likely Next Session (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
The Women's Reservation Bill is most likely to be introduced in the winter session of Parliament. This was decided at the Left-UPA coordination committee meeting, on Wednesday.
- 'Mush Behaving Like An Ostrich Over Kargil' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf is "behaving ostrich-like" by calling the 1999 Kargil operations "a landmark" when it was actually "the worst debacle in Pakistan's history," a superseded army colleague said.
- Runners Vs Travellers (Business Line, Pradeep S. Mehta, Oct 06, 2006)
After retirement, civll servants often find a sinecure. If they can in such positions take orders from juniors, then why the compunction about doing so when in regular service?
- People Can't Be Compelled To Participate In Bandhs (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 06, 2006)
In July 1997, the Kerala High Court delivered a path-breaking verdict declaring forced bandhs illegal.
- Self-Purification Exercise (Dawn, S.G. Jilanee, Oct 06, 2006)
To describe fasting in Ramazan as ‘difficult’ would be an understatement. Rigorous would be a more appropriate expression. Hunger is comparatively easier to control. But thirst? That is more difficult.
- Journalists Now Have To Walk And Chew Gum At The Same Time’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 06, 2006)
Lionel Barber has been editor of the Financial Times for almost a year. Before that he was in charge of the newspaper’s edition in America, where in total he spent 10 years of his 21 years with FT.
- Animal Cruelity And Youth Violence (Daily Excelsior, Maneka Gandhi, Oct 06, 2006)
Cruelty to animals is not something that should be taken lightly. It is an important indicator of how the person is going to behave towards humans as well. Let me give you one example :
- Cross-Border Terrorism Exploiting Emotions (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 06, 2006)
No man can take another man’s life. But the arguments of leaders to save Afzal are a sort of blackmail.
- Sensible Approach (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Oct 06, 2006)
For many years, a truly agreeable meal in London meant only one thing for me: lunch at the Grill Room in The Connaught. A combination of what a friend used to call an “honest meal”, a not too outrageously-priced wine list and a charming ambience . . .
- Time Runs Out For The ‘Middle Sea’ (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Oct 06, 2006)
The major oil spill caused by Israel’s bombing on July 13 of a power plant on the Lebanese coast highlighted dangers pollution posed to the Mediterranean Sea, the basin of European civilisation.
- India At Frankfurt — And How (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Oct 06, 2006)
India is the guest of honour at the prestigious book fair but Indian publishing has a long way to go to join the big league.
- Consumer Versus Citizen (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Oct 06, 2006)
The statement for Toyota in North America says: “As an American company, contribute to the economic growth of the community and the United States. As an independent company, contribute to the stability and well-being of team members.
- `Suvarna Samskruthi Dibbana' Launched At Belur, Hampi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Government plans to build 10 auditoria across the State Government plans to build 10 auditoria across the State, says Minister
- Permanent Illumination Of Chamundi Hills On The Cards (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2006)
Chief Minister has launched the Rs. 2-crore project Chief Minister has launched the Rs. 2-crore project
- Health Emergency (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 06, 2006)
Parts of India are in the grip of dengue fever and chikungunya, which pose a public health challenge that is yet to be met vigorously by the authorities.
- Turbulent Skies (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 06, 2006)
In most respects, Indian air passengers never had it so good but the airlines themselves are flying into turbulence.
- Nato Moving Into Qaeda’S Lair (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
When NATO takes over the forests and mountains of eastern Afghanistan from the US-led coalition on Thursday, it will find itself in the heartland of Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network.
- Usa Caught In Ideological Struggle: Bush (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
Claiming that there was still an “enemy” which wanted to hurt the US, President Mr George W Bush has said the country is in the middle of the ideological struggle of the 21st century and will stand by those yearning for democracy.
- Lankan Woman Detained For Filming Karunanidhi's Residence (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
City Police have detained three persons, including a Lankan woman, for filming the Gopalapuram residence of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Wednesday.
- Iran Mulls Tour Of Nuclear Sites (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
Tourists visiting Iran might be able to add an unusual stop-off on their itinerary ~ a trip to one of the Islamic republic’s nuclear sites at the centre of a standoff with the international community.
- India Fears It Is Losing Edge Over Pakistan (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
India’s senior security officials met here on Wednesday to consider a range of urgent issues including a nagging fear of losing Delhi’s traditional military edge over Pakistan, sources said.
- ‘The Un Offers An Alternative, Not A Panacea’ (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 05, 2006)
Ban Ki-Moon has been Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea since January 2004. He has won the most number of votes in the crucial straw poll for the post of the next UN secretary-general.
- Us, China, India Flex Muscle Over Energy-Critical Sea Lanes (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
Beijing is concerned over its gradually weakening position in the Indian Ocean as New Delhi develops new generations of weapons systems with US support
- Satyagraha Had A Hollow Ring (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Oct 05, 2006)
A plethora of factors led to India's independence, then why is Gandhi's role always unquestioningly accepted as the greatest, asks Anuradha Dutt.
- Isi Of Pakistan (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 05, 2006)
It is a real-life tale that readily comes to mind. A group of journalists from South Asian countries were travelling in a bus in Pakistan's Capital city of Islamabad.
- With Prayer On His Lips, Nanak Fought Nation's Enemies (Pioneer, Neeraj Chauhan, Oct 05, 2006)
Of the 10 siblings born to his mother, Nanak Chand was the only one who survived. But his life too was cut short on December 13, 2001.
- Make Visas Must For Us Diplomats: Eu (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 05, 2006)
The European Commission said today it would recommend that EU countries impose visa requirements on US diplomats because Washington has failed to waive visas for all 25 EU nations.
- U.N. Peacekeeping Nearing 100,000 Troops, Civilians (Reuters, Evelyn Leopold , Oct 05, 2006)
U.N. peacekeeping has surged to 93,000 troops, police and civilian personnel in 18 operations around the world, the most ever in the history of the world body, a U.N. official said on Wednesday.
- Havana's Flawed Mechanism (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Oct 05, 2006)
Ever since the "historic" Havana meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, spin doctors in the Prime . . .
- The Un: It's Only A Paper Moon (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Oct 05, 2006)
Nothing beats war at firing nationalism, although contests to select new UN Secretaries-General come a close second. As Shashi Tharoor goes down in UN history as an also-ran, he has a billion people shedding tears for him.
- Making Borders Irrelevant (Tribune, G Parthasarathy, Oct 05, 2006)
EVER since the “historic” Havana meeting between Dr Manmohan Singh and Gen Pervez Musharraf, spin doctors in the Prime Minister’s Office have been averring that the General assured Dr Manmohan Singh that Pakistan was not involved in the 7/11 bomb . . .
- Vendetta Politics Is Harming Punjab (Tribune, Sarbjit Dhaliwal, Oct 05, 2006)
Of late, feudal instincts have started dominating Punjab politics which had remained almost free from the “eye for an eye” political culture, witnessed in other states such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and even neighbouring Haryana, till the late 90s.
- Cpm’S Double Standards (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 05, 2006)
The lead story in this week’s Organiser slams CPI(M) for ignoring “grave security concerns” to lobby for a Chinese firm, Hutchison Ports Holding, in the case of privatisation of ports.
- Doctor’S Visits (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 05, 2006)
The past few weeks have seen the prime minister mentioned in mostly ‘foreign affairs’ stories, stuff that has sometimes made its way to only ‘international’ pages in newspapers.
- Dna Work Wins American Nobel Chemistry Prize (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
American Roger D Kornberg, whose father won a Nobel Prize nearly 50 years ago, was awarded the prize in chemistry today for his studies of how cells take information from genes to produce proteins.
- Indian Writing In English (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 05, 2006)
In the first few years after Independence, most Indian probably thought it right that English should be largely removed from the face of the country, and believed that this would happen within a decade or two.
- Shadow Of Dengue On Pm Family (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
Two grandsons of the Prime Minister have been admitted to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences with suspected dengue.
- Investigating Kargil (News International, Editorial, The News International, Oct 05, 2006)
President Musharraf's book seems to have opened up a veritable Pandora's box on many controversial matters.
- Service Innovations (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 05, 2006)
E-Seva is the name of a massive e-governance project of the Andhra Pradesh Government.
- The Tipping Factor (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 05, 2006)
FII holdings are so large that even perceptions of their prospective behaviour can cause huge variations in equity values.
- Tatas' Passenger Vehicle Set For Early 2007 Launch (Business Line, Sudha Menon, Oct 05, 2006)
Two versions undergoing road tests at Pune facilities
Already developed two versions of the product.
The new product will directly take on the Tempo Traveller; around the same time as another Renault model, Logaan made by M&M, will hit the . . .
- Air Force Sans Planes? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Oct 05, 2006)
The air chief marshal’s letter to the defence minister, pointing to the steady decline in superiority over Pakistan, has found its way to the press and makes for somewhat distressing reading.
- State Stands Still For Belgaum (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
The State-wide bundh called by pro-Kannada organisations against the Centre’s stand on the boundary dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra on Wednesday, was total and incident-free in Bangalore City.
- Going Global: The Choice Is Ours (The Economic Times, KIRAN KARNIK, Oct 05, 2006)
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, this world is one family, is an ancient and core part of Indian philosophy.
- Security Tightened At Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
Pens and toys will not be allowed into the Gyanwapi-Kashi Vishwanath complex here.
- Insight Likely Into Defeating Cancer (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
Benefits have taken root, says scientist
- Search For Ancestors (Deccan Herald, Maxwell Pereira, Oct 05, 2006)
India, it seems, has woken up to the potential of packaging cemetery tourism to cater to this segment of tourists.
- Hijacked And Taken For A Ride (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2006)
A lone, unarmed Turk who hijacked a flight on Tuesday told the crew he had three accomplices who would blow up the aeroplane unless he could deliver a message to the Pope, the pilot said on Wednesday.
- $20 Billion Plan To Rival Panama Canal (Hindu, John Vidal, Oct 05, 2006)
Nicaragua plans a vast channel for large ships. Opponents cite green issues and lack of demand.
- Travel In Tigerland (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 03, 2006)
The tiger is the world’s largest cat. Sadly, relentless poaching and habitat loss threaten their very existence. Jayalakshmi K travels to the Bandipur National Park to do a reality check.
- Ajk Unable To Run Loc Buses (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 03, 2006)
The Foreign Office has asked the Azad Kashmir authorities to resume bus services to the Line of Control from Muzaffarabad and Rawlakot but officials here have reportedly expressed inability to follow the directive citing financial . . . .
- No Proof Of Isi’S Involvement Received: Pm (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 03, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday rejected Indian allegations of Inter Services Intelligence’s involvement in the Mumbai blasts and said Pakistan had received no evidence so far to support this allegation.
- Musharraf’S Book ‘Falls’ As Indians And Pakistanis Continue To Differ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Oct 03, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf’s book has fallen from No 3 on Amazon to No 20, but reader reviews continue with Indians castigating the author and denouncing what he has written and Pakistanis springing to his defence.
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